Migraine is more than just a headache. It is different and more common than you might think. In the UK, migraine affects about 8 million people and the World Health Organization has rated it among the most disabling lifetime conditions. Despite its prevalence in the UK, it remains an invisible condition with the sufferer. Experts say people with migraine have a lower quality of life than people with asthma.
For years, sufferers of migraines take medications to deal with the pain. But then some patients had seen a huge improvement with Botox injections. It is the first and only FDA-approved treatment proven to treat chronic migraine.
Here are some things you need to know about Botox injections:
It is for chronic migraine
Only adults with chronic migraine are eligible for Botox injections. They should experience headaches at least 15 days each month.
Not a first-line treatment
Neurologists in a private hospital in Kent treat chronic migraine sufferers using Botox. It is not the go-to treatment for migraine sufferers, though. Botox is often considered after having negative results with other migraine treatments.
Proper timing
Sometimes, one or two Botox treatments are not enough to assess responsiveness. While some patients see improvements after one treatment, others often need at least three more.
Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. The sooner you seek help from a private hospital in Kent, the less time you will spend worrying about it.
Resources:
http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20101018/fda-approves-botox-to-treat-chronic-migraines
http://thewellssuite.co.uk/
http://www.migrainetrust.org/factsheet-botox-for-migraine-10899